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Johnny Oleksinski

Johnny Oleksinski

Background

Johnny Oleksinski has been The Post’s entertainment critic, its leading voice on movies and theater, since 2018. He began at The Post as an entertainment reporter in 2015. Before moving to New York, he was a theater writer/editor at the Chicago Tribune and was chief theater critic of Newcity Chicago. He is a voting member of the New York Drama Critics Circle. Johnny majored in theater at Illinois State University. He lives in the East Village, and can be heard every Tuesday morning at 9:30 on WOR Radio.

Latest Articles

Sexy stars are doing great work — and turning heads — at close to 60

Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson — three names I never thought I’d lump together — are doing some of the boldest and most dangerous work of their careers.

The Emmys are the most irrelevant and pointless award show

The Emmy Awards, which airs Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC, has always been peculiar. And a snooze.

Nicole Kidman scorches in shocking intern sex drama 'Babygirl'

But rarely is that workplace taboo as scintillating as it is in “Babygirl,” a captivating psychological drama starring Nicole Kidman that had its North American premiere Tuesday at the Toronto...

‘Saturday Night’ review: A madcap backstage ode to Lorne Michaels’ legendary show

In the new movie “Saturday Night,” a madcap comedy about the 90-minute dash leading up to the 1975 debut episode of “SNL," the show’s famously enigmatic creator is lionized. 

‘Conclave’ review: Scandalous pope thriller starring Ralph Fiennes has shocking twists

The juicy film from director Edward Berger is a scandal-stuffed mystery that depicts Catholic cardinals as power-hungry politicos who put their own self-interest ahead of their billion-strong flock.

'Nightbitch' review: Amy Adams transforms into a dog in so-so dramedy

Director Marielle Heller’s enjoyable film is not the cringe-fest you walk in expecting it to be, even if the premise will be a hairy leap for some movie-goers. 

Bruce Springsteen doc 'Road Diary' is a beautiful behind-the-scenes look at a genius at work: review

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt came north of the border for the world premiere of their new documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival. 

Thankful Bruce Springsteen gushes over wife Patti Scialfa and the E Street Band: 'You're not alone'

Springsteen reflected movingly to the sold-out crowd at the Toronto International Film Festival about his more than five decades of playing with his wife Patti Scialfa and bandmates. 

'Eden' review: Sydney Sweeney fights to survive on Ron Howard's island of sin

A group of 20th century settlers wind up on a remote Galapagos isle in director Ron Howard’s survival drama “Eden,” a loony soap opera in the sand that premiered Saturday...

Orlando Bloom’s boxing movie ‘The Cut’ is interminable and painful for all involved

Bidding adieu to Middle Earth and the high seas, Orlando Bloom plays a troubled Irish boxer — in fact, he’s called The Boxer — who’s asked to return to the...

'Unstoppable' review: Jennifer Lopez stars in a fantastic, inspiring sports movie

“Unstoppable" is the true story of champion wrestler Anthony Robles, starring a seriously talented young actor named Jharrel Jerome.

Pamela Anderson's red-hot second act continues with 'Last Showgirl'

The "Baywatch" star is heartbreaking in the lovely indie directed by Gia Coppola and co-starring Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd and Dave Bautista.

Jennifer Lopez felt compelled to play role of domestic violence victim in 'Unstoppable'

"We’re almost the same person in a weird way even though we’re so different," Lopez said.

'The Apprentice' review: A decent Trump biopic that's for nobody

What sensible people, whose LinkedIn accounts don’t say “movie critic” anyway, would go see a film about Donald Trump right now?

Demi Moore's nudity-packed horror film is the craziest thing I've ever seen

One question repeatedly popped into my mind during “The Substance,” an outrageous and beyond bizarre horror movie that had its North American premiere Thursday night: What’s wrong with these people?!

10 years after Joan Rivers' death, the red carpet she pioneered is a pitiful mess

Remember the days when red carpet coverage was actually watchable?

Michael Keaton turns back time in pointless 'Beetlejuice' sequel

Tim Burton's belabored movie, which is much more serious than its predecessor and takes nearly an hour to take off, feels like it lasts a Day-O.

US Open tennis fans are disgusting boozehounds — but at least we're not the world's rudest

I’ve attended every grand slam — the US Open, Australian, French and Wimbledon — and one people’s proud incivility stands far above the rest. 

Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis definitely not in 'Beetlejuice' sequel, reason explained: 'A loophole'

If we say their names three times, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis sadly still won’t star in the “Beetlejuice” sequel.

How Jeremy Allen White is preparing to play Bruce Springsteen — with The Boss' help

Jeremy Allen White, who plays Carmen Berzatto on the popular FX series "The Bear," will take on the challenging role of Bruce Springsteen in the new movie “Deliver Me From...